After 1yr we run a return on equity calculation, how much is our monthly cash flow divided by our equity position.

I am the 1st position.

But I exited that position and now stick with dollars and gold for my "cash" position to keep things simple.

can you layout your typical transaction with these folks its unclear from your post how these were set up.. are you a borrower and they are the first position lender on flip deals ???

This creates a negative initial position.

House hacking is not dead, but in general, house hacking with a net positive is a lot harder to come by right now.

Plus, there's still so many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here in Columbus Ohio.

They are cash flow positive and have over 1B in assets ( net is close to 350million ) I’m only thinking that the seller wanted to make it attractive to sell his building having no renewal option which can give some leverage to new owner.

I suspect this would happen if various parties were given the ability to ask questions in nearly every application for what this thread touches on - and I have major concerns about integrity (and credibility) issues involved in putting yourself in a position to defend this position if ever challenged. 

For one, it's gonna help you position yourself with the value exchange.